Introduction to Hundreds and Thousands

In English, hundreds and thousands are important number groups used to express larger quantities. A hundred represents 100 units, while a thousand represents 1,000 units. These terms help us count, measure, and communicate bigger numbers clearly.

How to Say Hundreds

To say numbers involving hundreds, mention the number of hundreds first, followed by the remaining tens and units. For example, 300 is "three hundred," and 256 is "two hundred fifty-six." The word "hundred" is never pluralized in English when counting.

How to Say Thousands

Numbers in the thousands start with the number of thousands, followed by hundreds, tens, and units if needed. For example, 1,000 is "one thousand," 2,500 is "two thousand five hundred," and 11,234 is "eleven thousand two hundred thirty-four." Like hundred, "thousand" stays singular when counting.

Writing Hundreds and Thousands

When writing numbers, commas separate every three digits, starting from the right. For example, 1,000 and 10,000 make large numbers easier to read. This is standard in English writing for numbers in the hundred and thousand ranges.

Common Uses of Hundreds and Thousands

We use hundreds and thousands in everyday life such as counting money, population, distances, or quantities of objects. Understanding these terms helps with reading prices, measuring time, and talking about large groups or amounts accurately.

Practice Examples

425 = "four hundred twenty-five"
1,234 = "one thousand two hundred thirty-four"
999 = "nine hundred ninety-nine"
3,000 = "three thousand"